This issue brief provides information for State Mental Health Authorities (SMHA) about strategies for promoting person-centered planning (PCP) to enhance the quality of behavioral health services and the valued recovery outcomes of those that use them.

This guide focuses on research supporting adaptations of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for under-resourced populations. Adaptations involve tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and demographic contexts of the people served to yield positive outcomes.

This advisory discusses the role of peer support workers and models of peer support services that are available to assist individuals who are experiencing a crisis. Peer support services are a vital component of crisis care.

This document provides an overview of essential information necessary for understanding mental health and substance use disorder parity and how to implement and comply with federal parity laws. This guide applies to parity laws in employer-sponsored health plans and group and individual insurance.

A guide for community leaders to use when working with the media to promote underage drinking and substance use prevention resources for parents and caregivers, educators, and other adult role models. The guide offers best practices and sample materials for engaging the media.

A guide for community leaders to use when planning events on underage drinking and substance use prevention for parents and caregivers, educators, and other adult role models. The guide offers best practices and sample materials for planning successful events.

A guide for community leaders to use when planning to implement the “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign in their communities. The guide offers best practices and step-by-step guidance for using the campaign.

An annual report containing national data on underage drinking patterns, the federally coordinated approach on underage drinking prevention and treatment, and information on the National Media Campaign "Talk. They Hear You."

This document evaluates states’ use of best practices in preventing underage drinking, as required by the STOP Act.

An annual report on each state's (including the District of Columbia) performance in enacting, enforcing, and creating laws, regulations, and programs to prevent and reduce underage drinking.